IFJPY (Informa) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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IFJPY Informa PLC IFJPY
84 GF Score
Price $25.06
GF Value $30.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Informa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Informa IFJPY +2.40% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates IFJPY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Informa ranks worse than 71.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Informa's current share price is $25.06. Informa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $13.33. Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

IFJPY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 1.97   Max: 3.7
Current: 1.8

During the past 13 years, Informa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.70. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 1.97.

IFJPY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.27% of 710 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs IFJPY: 1.80

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Informa's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $11.823. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $13.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Informa  (OTCPK:IFJPY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Informa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Informa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Informa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Informa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 1.66 1.89 1.76 1.81

Informa Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.89 0.00 1.76 0.00 1.81

IFJPY vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Informa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Informa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.06/13.33
=1.88

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Informa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Informa's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=11.823/139.9000*139.9000
=11.823

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Informa Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 6.626 102.200 9.070
201712 7.215 105.000 9.613
201812 11.888 107.100 15.529
201912 11.787 108.500 15.198
202012 9.755 109.400 12.475
202112 10.203 114.700 12.445
202212 12.317 125.300 13.752
202312 12.513 130.500 13.414
202412 12.418 135.100 12.859
202512 11.823 139.900 11.823

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 mean?
Informa (IFJPY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Informa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Informa ranks #506 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Informa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 3.70. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Informa's value of 1.88 is 93.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Informa ranks #506 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Informa has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Informa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Informa ranks #506 out of 710 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Informa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Informa's value of 1.88 is 93.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Informa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Informa has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 710 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Informa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 93.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Informa and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Informa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Informa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Informa (IFJPY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.71, compared to a current price of $25.06 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 93.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Informa's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Informa (IFJPY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Informa (IFJPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Informa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.06 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.71. GuruFocus considers Informa to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IFJPY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (near median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: $30.71 vs. price of $25.06 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#506 of 710)

No single metric tells the full story. See the IFJPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Informa Business Description

Address 5 Howick Place, London, GBR, SW1P 1WG
Informa PLC is an international events, digital services, and academic research group. The group's reportable segments are Live B2B Events, which comprises Informa Markets, Informa Connect, and Informa Festivals, Informa Tech, and Taylor & Francis. The Informa Markets segment generates the highest revenue, connecting buyers and sellers across various specialist markets, including boating, pharmaceuticals, food, fashion, and infrastructure. This is achieved by delivering transaction-focused live events, such as exhibitions, specialist digital content, and targeted digital services, including data-driven demand generation products. It generates half its revenue from North America, followed by Asia.
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